Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology - Mid-Atlantic & Foothills

Role: Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Rheumatology for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines, focusing on immunological disorders. Objectives: foster scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, provide objective scientific education, support investigator-initiated studies, and deliver insights to inform medical strategy. Responsibilities: develop and execute a territory-specific scientific engagement plan, build and maintain relationships with opinion leaders, facilitate high-quality scientific exchange, utilize AI tools for decision-making, monitor competitive landscape, and support internal and external research initiatives. Qualifications: Doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or advanced providers), with postgraduate clinical or therapeutic experience. Requires at least 2+ years in an MSL role or relevant therapeutic area, demonstrated scientific acumen, and ability to travel up to 70%. Preferred: residency/fellowship, board certification, and experience with emerging technologies like AI. High-value: immunology/rheumatology, therapeutic development, investigator support, scientific exchange, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across Medical Affairs, R&D, Clinical Ops, and commercial teams. Location: Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, or South Carolina; travel-intensive role.